Financial Times M&A

MARCH 2, 2025

A deal would unite two of Italys best known luxury fashion brands

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Blackstone News

MARCH 2, 2025

The post Blackstone Announces Agreement to Acquire a Majority Stake in CMIC Co., Ltd., Japans Leading Contract Research Organization, Continuing Robust Deal Momentum in Japan appeared first on Blackstone.

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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 2, 2025

Deal for health software company would be most valuable leveraged buyout in the healthcare sector this year

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Africa Capital Digest

MARCH 2, 2025

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post SolarAfrica Reaches Financial Close for First Phase of SunCentral Project first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 2, 2025

Japans Seven & i expected to act after options narrow to takeover by Canadas Couche-Tard or forging new path

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Africa Capital Digest

MARCH 2, 2025

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post AFC Capital lands DFI Commitment for Climate Resilience Fund first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2025

If you're like most investors, you're not starting out with a ton of money. If you're going to achieve the dream of becoming a millionaire, then you're going to need to do it just a little at a time, using a bit of your income that isn't consumed by life's ordinary expenses. You also probably know that investing in stocks is the only way to meaningfully and reliably outpace the impact of inflation; the S&P 500 's average annual return is in the ballpark of 10%.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2025

Semiconductor stocks have been in impressive form on the market over the past three years, as the demand for chips used for training and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) models in data centers has shot up remarkably during this period. Not surprisingly, the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index's gains of 44% in the past three years have been higher than the 29% jump clocked by the tech-laden Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index over the same period.

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Africa Capital Digest

MARCH 2, 2025

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2025

For Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investors, 2025 hasn't started off the way it was supposed to. Instead of skyrocketing in price, Bitcoin has dipped below $90,000, and is now trading at a three-month low. Much of the pro-crypto euphoria at the start of the year has now faded, as investors are having second thoughts about putting their money into risky assets.

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Africa Capital Digest

MARCH 2, 2025

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Kholo Capital Closes Mezzanine Fund Targeting Southern African SMEs first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2025

A glance at its fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter report shows Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) once again showed remarkable growth. The demand for its graphics processing units (GPUs) remains insatiable. The company's semiconductor chips have become the backbone of the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure build-out, which continues to show no signs of slowing down.

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Africa Capital Digest

MARCH 2, 2025

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2025

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) is a $130 billion market cap industrial Goliath. It operates businesses that span from automation to aerospace to advanced materials. The company is an icon on Wall Street today, but in a little over a year the situation is likely to be vastly different. Here's what you need to know if you're looking at Honeywell right now. What is Honeywell?

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Africa Capital Digest

MARCH 2, 2025

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2025

Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) , a developer of hydrogen charging technologies, has shed about 99% of its value since its initial public offering (IPO) in 1999. It initially planned to design and build hydrogen-powered residential systems, but that plan fizzled out and it pivoted toward selling hydrogen fuel cells and charging systems for warehouse forklifts.

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Africa Capital Digest

MARCH 2, 2025

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2025

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) investors have grown used to positive surprises. The top artificial intelligence (AI) chip designer has surpassed analysts' earnings estimates and delivered double- or triple-digit growth quarter after quarter in recent times. This is thanks to Nvidia's strength in this booming chip market and the company's move to go all-in on AI, offering customers a full selection of related products and services.

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Africa Capital Digest

MARCH 2, 2025

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2025

Flying cars? Vacationing in space? There's no doubt that things will look different several decades from now. After all, we were still going to Blockbuster Video 30 years ago. But some things will certainly stay the same. The option to reward shareholders with dividends is hardly likely to change anytime soon, and investors looking to fortify their personal finances with dividend-paying stocks are certainly making a smart move.

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Africa Capital Digest

MARCH 2, 2025

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2025

A Wells Fargo analyst recently nudged the company's price target on Home Depot (NYSE: HD) stock lower, from $450 to $445, and maintained an overweight rating on the stock. The new target represents a 13% premium to where the stock is trading as I write this and is a sign that the worst might be over for the housing-improvement market. A recovery in progress Recent results from Home Depot and rival Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) gave cause for optimism that growth is returning.

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Africa Capital Digest

MARCH 2, 2025

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2025

There are plenty of ways to categorize stocks. Some investors think of growth stocks versus value or dividend stocks. Or megacap, large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap if you sort by market capitalization. There's also a more formal organization technique based on stock market sectors. According to the most commonly used classification system , there are 11 stock market sectors.

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Africa Capital Digest

MARCH 2, 2025

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2025

On Wednesday, Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) turned in solid results for its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and issued conservative guidance as it looks toward agentic artificial intelligence (AI) to be its next big growth driver. With agentic AI, software bots (the "agents") can autonomously go out and complete tasks on your behalf with little human intervention.

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Africa Capital Digest

MARCH 2, 2025

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2025

It's hard to argue with the kinds of results Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) has produced over the past five years. The company has been one of the best-performing pharmaceutical giants, with its shares leaving the broader market in the dust. Some might argue that it's too late for investors to get in on Eli Lilly, while others could feel that its work in the diabetes and obesity markets still makes it an attractive long-term option.

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Africa Capital Digest

MARCH 2, 2025

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2025

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Africa Capital Digest

MARCH 2, 2025

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2025

Amazon 's (NASDAQ: AMZN) share price is up 38% over the past three years, making its returns nearly identical to the S&P 500 's over the same time frame. Beating the market is the long-term goal of many investors, so it's understandable why some may be wondering what's the best course to take with Amazon right now. I think there are several compelling reasons why holding onto your Amazon stock if you have it or buying shares now could still be a great strategy.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

MARCH 2, 2025

Coming out of the election over the course of anywhere from a few weeks to a few months: Tesla was up nearly 100% Bitcoin rose 60% Microstrategy increased 112% Palantir blasted 200% higher Hims & Hers rocketed up 230% The gains were immense as animal spirits took over and investors got overly excited. The other side of greed is fear. The other side of exuberance is despair.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2025

Investors who've been in the market for any length of time at all have probably heard at least one or two of Warren Buffett's top stock-picking tips. And you'd be wise to heed his advice. After all, his Berkshire Hathaway regularly outperforms the benchmark S&P 500. If you embrace his approach, you may well do the same. But what about retirees? Although ultra-rich Buffett can afford for his favorite investing time frame to be "forever," most ordinary people can't.

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The Big Picture

MARCH 2, 2025

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: Inside the Collapse at the NIH : Administration officials pressured the NIH to avoid clear advice from the agencys own lawyers to restart grant funding now. ( The Atlantic ) Why Gen Z Will Never Leave Home : Thanks to soaring housing costs, a generation of twentysomethings are still in their childhood bedrooms.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2025

Along with Airbnb , Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) is the poster child of the gig economy. The company's monumental rise since its founding in 2009 has been incredible to watch, as it has completely changed how people and goods move around. It's rare to see a business's name become a verb, as Uber's has, showcasing how much the brand resonates with people.

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

MARCH 2, 2025

By Brendan Clune Walsh Whether you’re doing a ropes course and saying, “I don’t think I can jump from this pole and grab this rung” or “I don’t think that I can call the owner of this business” or “I don’t think I can achieve this goal,” “I don’t think” is all in our head.

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